Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 577
Narated By Anas: The people mentioned the fire and the bell (they suggested those as signals
to indicate the starting of prayers), and by that they mentioned the Jews and the Christians.
Then Bilal was ordered to pronounce Adhan for the prayer by saying its wordings twice, and for
the Iqama (the call for the actual standing for the prayers in rows) by saying its wordings once.
(Iqama is pronounced when the people are ready for the prayer).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 578
Narated By Ibn ‘Umar: When the Muslims arrived at Medina, they used to assemble for the
prayer, and used to guess the time for it. During those days, the practice of Adhan for the
prayers had not been introduced yet. Once they discussed this problem regarding the call for
prayer. Some people suggested the use of a bell like the Christians, others proposed a trumpet
like the horn used by the Jews, but ‘Umar was the first to suggest that a man should call (the
people) for the prayer; so Allah’s Apostle ordered Bilal to get up and pronounce the Adhan for
prayers.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 579
Narated By Anas: Bilal was ordered to repeat the wording of the Adhan for prayers twice, and
to pronounce the wording of the Iqamas once except “Qad-qamat-is-Salat”.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 580
Narated By Anas bin Malik: When the number of Muslims increased they discussed the
question as to how to know the time for the prayer by some familiar means. Some suggested
that a fire be lit (at the time of the prayer) and others put forward the proposal to ring the bell.
Bilal was ordered to pronounce the wording of Adhan twice and of the Iqama once only.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 581
Narated By Abu Qilaba: Anas said, “Bilal was ordered to pronounce the wording of Adhan
twice and of Iqama once only.” The sub narrator Isma’li said, “I mentioned that to Aiyub and he
added (to that), “Except Iqama (i.e. Qad-Qamatis-Salat which should be said twice).” Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 582
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “When the Adhan is pronounced Satan takes to
his heels and passes wind with noise during his flight in order not to hear the Adhan. When the
Adhan is completed he comes back and again takes to his heels when the Iqama is pronounced
and after its completion he returns again till he whispers into the heart of the person (to divert
his attention from his prayer) and makes him remember things which he does not recall to his
mind before the prayer and that causes him to forget how much he has prayed.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 583
Narated By ‘Abdul Rahman: Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri told my father, “I see you liking sheep and
the wilderness. So whenever you are with your sheep or in the wilderness and you want to
pronounce Adhan for the prayer raise your voice in doing so, for whoever hears the Adhan,
whether a human being, a jinn or any other creature, will be a witness for you on the Day of
Resurrection.” Abu Said added, “I heard it (this narration) from Allah’s Apostle.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 584
Narated By Humaid: Anas bin Malik said, “Whenever the Prophet went out with us to fight (in
Allah’s cause) against any nation, he never allowed us to attack till morning and he would wait
and see: if he heard Adhan he would postpone the attack and if he did not hear Adhan he would
attack them.” Anas added, “We reached Khaibar at night and in the morning when he did not
hear the Adhan for the prayer, he (the Prophet) rode and I rode behind Abi Talha and my foot
was touching that of the Prophet.
The inhabitants of Khaibar came out with their baskets and spades and when they saw
the Prophet they shouted ‘Muhammad! By Allah, Muhammad and his army.’ When
Allah’s Apostle saw them, he said, “Allahu-Akbar! Allahu-Akbar! Khaibar is ruined.
Whenever we approach a (hostile) nation (to fight), then evil will be the morning of those
who have been warned.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 585
Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri: Allah’s Apostle said, “Whenever you hear the Adhan, say
what the Mu’adhdhin is saying.Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 586
Narated By ‘Isa bin Talha: That he had heard Muawiya repeating the words of Adhan up to
“Wa ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan Rasulul-lah (and I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s
Apostle.)”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 587
Narated By Yahya as above (586) and added: “Some of my companions told me that Hisham
had said, “When the Mu’adhdhin said, “Haiya alas-sala(t) (come for the prayer).” Muawiya said,
“La hawla wala quwata illa billah (There is neither might nor any power except with Allah)” and
added, “We heard your Prophet saying the same.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 588
Narated By Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever after listening to the Adhan
says, ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-d-da’ watit-tammati was-salatil qa’imati, ati Muhammadan al-
wasilata wal-fadilata, wab’ athhu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa’ adtahu (O Allah! Lord of this
perfect call (of not ascribing partners to You) and of the regular prayer which is going to be
established! Kindly give Muhammad the right of intercession and superiority and send him (on
the Day of Judgment) to the best and the highest place in Paradise which You promised him)’,
then intercession for me will be permitted for him on the Day of Resurrection”).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 589
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “If the people knew the reward for pronouncing
the Adhan and for standing in the first row (in congregational prayers) and found no other way to
get that except by drawing lots they would draw lots, and if they knew the reward of the Zuhr
prayer (in the early moments of its stated time) they would race for it (go early) and if they knew
the reward of ‘Isha’ and Fajr (morning) prayers in congregation, they would come to offer them
even if they had to crawl.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 590
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Al-Harith: Once on a rainy muddy day, Ibn ‘Abbas delivered a
sermon in our presence and when the Mu’adhdhin pronounced the Adhan and said, “Haiya ala-
s-sala(t) (come for the prayer)” Ibn ‘Abbas ordered him to say ‘Pray at your homes.’ The people
began to look at each other (surprisingly). Ibn ‘Abbas said. “It was done by one who was much
better than I (i.e. the Prophet or his Mu’adhdhin), and it is a licenseSahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 591
Narated By Salim bin Abdullah: My father said that Allah s Apostle said, “Bilal pronounces
‘Adhan at night, so keep on eating and drinking (Suhur) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces Adhan.”
Salim added, “He was a blind man who would not pronounce the Adhan unless he was told that
the day had dawned.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 592
Narated By Hafsa: When the Muadh-dhin pronounced the Adhan for Fajr prayer and the dawn
became evident the Prophet ordered a two Rakat light prayer (Sunna) before the Iqama of the
compulsory (congregational) prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 593
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet used to offer two light Rakat between the Adhan and the
Iqama of the Fajr prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 594
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: Allah’s Apostle said, “Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night,
so keep on eating and drinking (Suhur) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 595
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud: The Prophet said, “The Adhan pronounced by Bilal should
not stop you from taking Suhur, for he pronounces the Adhan at night, so that the one offering
the late night prayer (Tahajjud) from among you might hurry up and the sleeping from among
you might wake up. It does not mean that dawn or morning has started.” Then he (the Prophet)
pointed with his fingers and raised them up (towards the sky) and then lowered them (towards
the earth) like this (Ibn Mas’ud imitated the gesture of the Prophet). Az-Zuhri gestured with his
two index fingers which he put on each other and then stretched them to the right and left.
These gestures illustrate the way real dawn appears. It spreads left and right horizontally. The
dawn that appears in the high sky and lowers down is not the real dawn).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 596
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet said, “Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so eat and drink
(Suhur) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 597
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal Al-Muzani: Allah’s Apostle said thrice, “There is a prayer
between the two Adhans (Adhan and Iqama),” and added, “For the one who wants to pray.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 598
Narated By Anas bin Malik: “When the Mu’adhdhin pronounced the Adhan, some of the
companions of the Prophet would proceed to the pillars of the mosque (for the prayer) till the
Prophet arrived and in this way they used to pray two Rakat before the Maghrib prayer. There
used to be a little time between the Adhan and the Iqama.” Shu’ba said, “There used to be a
very short interval between the two (Adhan and Iqama).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 599
Narated By ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to pray two light Rakat before the morning
(compulsory) prayer after the day dawned and the Mu’adhdhin had finished his Adhan. He then
would lie on his right side till the Mu’adhdhin came to pronounce the Iqama.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 600
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal: The prophet said, “There is a prayer between the two
Adhans (Adhan and Iqama), there is a prayer between the two Adhans.” And then while saying
it the third time he added, “For the one who wants to (pray).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 601
Narated By Malik bin Huwairth: I came to the Prophet with some men from my tribe and
stayed with him for twenty nights. He was kind and merciful to us. When he realized our longing
for our families, he said to us, “Go back and stay with your families and teach them the religion,
and offer the prayer and one of you should pronounce the Adhan for the prayer when its time is
due and the oldest one amongst you should lead the prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 602
Narated By Abu Dhar: We were in the company of the Prophet on a journey and the
Mu’adhdhin wanted to pronounce the Adhan for the (Zuhr) prayer. The Prophet said to him, “Let
it become cooler.” Then he again wanted to pronounce the Adhan but the Prophet; said to him,
“Let it become cooler.” The Mu’adh-dhin again wanted to pronounce the Adhan for the prayerbut the Prophet said, “Let it become cooler,” till the shadows of the hillocks become equal to
their sizes. The Prophet added, “The severity of the heat is from the raging of Hell.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 603
Narated By Malik bin Huwairth: Two men came to the Prophet with the intention of a journey.
The Prophet said, “When (both of) you set out, pronounce Adhan and then Iqama and the oldest
of you should lead the prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 604
Narated By Malik: We came to the Prophet and stayed with him for twenty days and nights. We
were all young and of about the same age. The Prophet was very kind and merciful. When he
realized our longing for our families, he asked about our homes and the people there and we
told him. Then he asked us to go back to our families and stay with them and teach them (the
religion) and to order them to do good things. He also mentioned some other things which I
have (remembered or) forgotten. The Prophet then added, “Pray as you have seen me praying
and when it is the time for the prayer one of you should pronounce the Adhan and the oldest of
you should lead the prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 605
Narated By Nafi: Once in a cold night, Ibn ‘Umar pronounced the Adhan for the prayer at
,Dajnan (the name of a mountain) and then said, “Pray at your homes”, and informed us that
Allah’s Apostle used to tell the Mu’adhdin to pronounce Adhan and say, “Pray at your homes” at
the end of the Adhan on a rainy or a very cold night during the journey.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 606
Narated By ‘Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said, “I saw Allah’s Apostle at a place called Al-
Abtah. Bilal came and informed him about the prayer and then came out with an Anza and
planted it in front of Allah’s Apostle at Al-Abtah and pronounced the Iqama.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 607
Narated By ‘Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said, “I saw Bilal turning his face from side to side
while pronouncing the Adhan for the prayer.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 608
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said, “While we were praying with the
Prophet he heard the noise of some people. After the prayer he said, ‘What is the matter?’ They
replied ‘We were hurrying for the prayer.’ He said, ‘Do not make haste for the prayer, and
whenever you come for the prayer, you should come with calmness, and pray whatever you get
(with the people) and complete the rest which you have missed.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 609
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “When you hear the Iqama, proceed to offer the
prayer with calmness and solemnity and do not make haste. And pray whatever you are able to
pray and complete whatever you have missed.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 610
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said. “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘If the Iqama is
pronounced then do not stand for the prayer till you see me (in front of you).’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 611
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Abi: Qatada, My father said, “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘If the Iqama is
pronounced, then do not stand for the prayer till you see me (in front of you) and do it calmly.’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 612
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle went out (of the mosque) when the Iqama had been
pronounced and the rows straightened. The Prophet stood at his Musalla (praying place) and
we waited for the Prophet to begin the prayer with Takbir. He left and asked us to remain in our
places. We kept on standing till the Prophet returned and the water was trickling from his head
for he had taken a bath (of Janaba).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 613
Narated By Abu Huraira: Once iqama was pronounced and the people had straightened the
rows, Allah’s Apostle went forward (to lead the prayer) but he was Junub, so he said, “Remain
in your places.” And he went out, took a bath and returned with water trickling from his head.
Then he led the prayer.Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 614
Narated By Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: On the day of Al-Khandaq (the trench), ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab
went to the Prophet and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! By Allah, I could not pray (the ‘Asr) till the sun
had set.” ‘Umar told this to the Prophet at the time when a fasting person had done Iftar (taken
his meals). The Prophet then went to Buthan and I was with him. He performed ablution and
offered the ‘Asr prayer after the sun had set and then the Maghrib prayer.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 615
Narated By Anas: Once the Iqama was pronounced and the Prophet was talking to a man (in a
low voice) in a corner of the mosque and he did not lead the prayer till (some of) the people had
slept (dozed in a sitting posture).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 616
Narated By Anas bin Malik: Once Iqama was pronounced a man came to the Prophet and
detained him (from the prayer).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 617
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “By Him in Whose Hand my soul is I was about
to order for collecting fire-wood (fuel) and then order Someone to pronounce the Adhan for the
prayer and then order someone to lead the prayer then I would go from behind and burn the
houses of men who did not present themselves for the (compulsory congregational) prayer. By
Him, in Whose Hands my soul is, if anyone of them had known that he would get a bone
covered with good meat or two (small) pieces of meat present in between two ribs, he would
have turned up for the ‘Isha’ prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 618
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Umar: Allah’s Apostle said, “The prayer in congregation is twenty
seven times superior to the prayer offered by person alone.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 619
Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri: The Prophet said, “The prayer in congregation is twenty five
times superior to the prayer offered by person alone.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 620
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “The reward of the prayer offered by a person in
congregation is twenty five times greater than that of the prayer offered in one’s house or in the
market (alone). And this is because if he performs ablution and does it perfectly and then
proceeds to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step he takes towards
the mosque, he is upgraded one degree in reward and his one sin is taken off (crossed out)
from his accounts (of deeds). When he offers his prayer, the angels keep on asking Allah’s
Blessings and Allah’s forgiveness for him as long as he is (staying) at his Musalla. They say, ‘O
Allah! Bestow Your blessings upon him, be Merciful and kind to him.’ And one is regarded in
prayer as long as one is waiting for the prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 621
Narated By Abu Salama bin ‘Abdur Rahman: Abu Huraira said, “I heard Allah’s Apostle
saying, ‘The reward of a prayer in congregation is twenty five times greater than that of a prayer
offered by a person alone. The angels of the night and the angels of the day gather at the time
of Fajr prayer.’” Abu Huraira then added, “Recite the Holy Book if you wish, for “Indeed, the
recitation of the Qur’an in the early dawn (Fajr prayer) is ever witnessed.” (17.18).
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: The reward of the congregational prayer is twenty
seven times greater (than that of the prayer offered by a person alone).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 622
Narated By Salim: I heard Um Ad-Darda’ saying, “Abu Ad-Darda’ entered the house in an
angry mood. I said to him. ‘What makes you angry?’ He replied, ‘By Allah! I do not find the
followers of Muhammad doing those good things (which they used to do before) except the
offering of congregational prayer.” (This happened in the last days of Abu Ad-Darda’ during the
rule of ‘Uthman).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 623
Narated By Abu Musa: The Prophet said, “The people who get tremendous reward for the
prayer are those who are farthest away (from the mosque) and then those who are next farthest
and so on. Similarly one who waits to pray with the Imam has greater reward than one who
prays and goes to bed.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 624
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “While a man was going on a way, he saw a
thorny branch and removed it from the way and Allah became pleased by his action and forgave
him for that.” Then the Prophet said, “Five are martyrs: One who dies of plague, one who dies of
an abdominal disease, one who dies of drowning, one who is buried alive (and) dies and one
who is killed in Allah’s cause.” (The Prophet further said, “If the people knew the reward for
pronouncing the Adhan and for standing in the first row (in the congregational prayer) and found
no other way to get it except by drawing lots they would do so, and if they knew the reward of
offering the Zuhr prayer early (in its stated time), they would race for it and they knew the
reward for ‘Isha’ and Fajr prayers in congregation, they would attend them even if they were to
crawl.”)
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 625
Narated By Humaid: Anas said, “The Prophet said, ‘O Bani Salima! Don’t you think that for
every step of yours (that you take towards the mosque) there is a reward (while coming for
prayer)?” Mujahid said: “Regarding Allah’s Statement: “We record that which they have sent
before (them), and their traces” (36.12). ‘Their traces’ means ‘their steps.’ ” And Anas said that
the people of Bani Salima wanted to shift to a place near the Prophet but Allah’s Apostle
disliked the idea of leaving their houses uninhabited and said, “Don’t you think that you will get
the reward for your footprints.” Mujahid said, “Their foot prints mean their foot steps and their
going on foot.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 626
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “No prayer is harder for the hypocrites than the
Fajr and the ‘Isha’ prayers and if they knew the reward for these prayers at their respective
times, they would certainly present themselves (in the mosques) even if they had to crawl.” The
Prophet added, “Certainly I decided to order the Mu’adh-dhin (call-maker) to pronounce Iqama
and order a man to lead the prayer and then take a fire flame to burn all those who had not left
their houses so far for the prayer along with their houses.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 627
Narated By Malik bin Huwairith: Prophet said (to two persons), “Whenever the prayer time
becomes due, you should pronounce Adhan and then Iqama and the older of you should lead
the prayer.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 628
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “The angels keep on asking for Allah’s Blessing
and Forgiveness for anyone of you as long as he is at his Musalla (praying place) and does not
do Hadath (passes wind). The angels say, ‘O Allah! Forgive him and be Merciful to him.’ Each
one of you is in the prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer and nothing but the prayer
detains him from going to his family.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 629
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Allah will give shade, to seven, on the Day when
there will be no shade but His. (These seven persons are) a just ruler, a youth who has been
brought up in the worship of Allah (i.e. worships Allah sincerely from childhood), a man whose
heart is attached to the mosques (i.e. to pray the compulsory prayers in the mosque in
congregation), two persons who love each other only for Allah’s sake and they meet and part in
Allah’s cause only, a man who refuses the call of a charming woman of noble birth for illicit
intercourse with her and says: I am afraid of Allah, a man who gives charitable gifts so secretly
that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given (i.e. nobody knows how much he
has given in charity), and a person who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes are then
flooded with tears.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 630
Narated By Humaid: Anas was asked, “Did Allah’s Apostle wear a ring?” He said, “Yes. Once
he delayed the ‘Isha’ prayer till mid-night and after the prayer, he faced us and said, ‘The people
prayed and have slept and you remained in prayer as long as you waited for it.’ ” Anas added,
“As if I were just now observing the glitter of his ring.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 631
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Allah will prepare for him who goes to the mosque
(every) morning and in the afternoon (for the congregational prayer) an honorable place in
Paradise with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon goings.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 632
Narated By Malik Ibn Buhaina: Allah’s Apostle passed by a man praying two Rakat after the
Iqama (had been pronounced). When Allah’s Apostle completed the prayer, the people
gathered around him (the Prophet) or that man and Allah’s Apostle said to him (protesting), Are
there four Rakat in Fajr prayer? Are there four Rakat in Fajr prayer?”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 628
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “The angels keep on asking for Allah’s Blessing
and Forgiveness for anyone of you as long as he is at his Musalla (praying place) and does not
do Hadath (passes wind). The angels say, ‘O Allah! Forgive him and be Merciful to him.’ Each
one of you is in the prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer and nothing but the prayer
detains him from going to his family.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 629
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Allah will give shade, to seven, on the Day when
there will be no shade but His. (These seven persons are) a just ruler, a youth who has been
brought up in the worship of Allah (i.e. worships Allah sincerely from childhood), a man whose
heart is attached to the mosques (i.e. to pray the compulsory prayers in the mosque in
congregation), two persons who love each other only for Allah’s sake and they meet and part in
Allah’s cause only, a man who refuses the call of a charming woman of noble birth for illicit
intercourse with her and says: I am afraid of Allah, a man who gives charitable gifts so secretly
that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given (i.e. nobody knows how much he
has given in charity), and a person who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes are then
flooded with tears.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 630
Narated By Humaid: Anas was asked, “Did Allah’s Apostle wear a ring?” He said, “Yes. Once
he delayed the ‘Isha’ prayer till mid-night and after the prayer, he faced us and said, ‘The people
prayed and have slept and you remained in prayer as long as you waited for it.’ ” Anas added,
“As if I were just now observing the glitter of his ring.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 631
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Allah will prepare for him who goes to the mosque
(every) morning and in the afternoon (for the congregational prayer) an honorable place in
Paradise with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon goings.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 632
Narated By Malik Ibn Buhaina: Allah’s Apostle passed by a man praying two Rakat after the
Iqama (had been pronounced). When Allah’s Apostle completed the prayer, the people
gathered around him (the Prophet) or that man and Allah’s Apostle said to him (protesting), Are
there four Rakat in Fajr prayer? Are there four Rakat in Fajr prayer?”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 633
Narated By Al-Aswad: “We were with ‘Aisha discussing the regularity of offering the prayer and
dignifying it. She said, ‘When Allah’s Apostle fell sick with the fatal illness and when the time of
prayer became due and Adhan was pronounced, he said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in
prayer.’ He was told that Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man and would not be able to lead the
prayer in his place. The Prophet gave the same order again but he was given the same reply.
He gave the order for the third time and said, ‘You (women) are the companions of Joseph. Tell
Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.’ So Abu Bakr came out to lead the prayer. In the meantime the
condition of the Prophet improved a bit and he came out with the help of two men one on each
side. As if I was observing his legs dragging on the ground owing to the disease. Abu Bakr
wanted to retreat but the Prophet beckoned him to remain at his place and the Prophet was
brought till he sat beside Abu Bakr.” Al-A’mash was asked, “Was the Prophet praying and Abu
Bakr following him, and were the people following Abu Bakr in that prayer?” Al-A’mash replied in
the affirmative with a nod of his head. Abu Muawiya said, “The Prophet was sitting on the left
side of Abu Bakr who was praying while standing.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 634
Narated By ‘Aisha: “When the Prophet became seriously ill and his disease became
aggravated he asked for permission from his wives to be nursed in my house and he was
allowed. He came out with the help of two men and his legs were dragging on the ground. He
was between Al-Abbas and another man.”
‘Ubaid Ullah said, “I told Ibn ‘Abbas what ‘Aisha had narrated and he said, ‘Do you know
who was the (second) man whose name ‘Aisha did not mention’” I said, ‘No.’ Ibn ‘Abbas
said, ‘He was ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib.’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 635
Narated By Nafi’: Once on a very cold and stormy night, Ibn ‘Umar pronounced the Adhan for
the prayer and then said, “Pray in your homes.” He (Ibn ‘Umar) added. “On very cold and rainy
nights Allah’s Apostle used to order the Mu’adhdhin to say, ‘Pray in your homes.’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 636
Narated By Mahmuid bin Rabi’ Al-Ansari: ‘Itban bin Malik used to lead his people (tribe) in
prayer and was a blind man, he said to Allah’s Apostle, “O Allah’s Apostle! At times it is dark
and flood water is flowing (in the valley) and I am blind man, so please pray at a place in my
house so that I can take it as a Musalla (praying place).” So Allah’s Apostle went to his houseand said, “Where do you like me to pray?” ‘Itban pointed to a place in his house and Allah’s
Apostle, offered the prayer there.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 637
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin Al-Harith: Ibn Abbas addressed us on a (rainy and) muddy day and
when the Mu’adh-dhin said, “Come for the prayer” Ibn ‘Abbas ordered him to say, “Pray in your
homes.” The people began to look at one another with surprise as if they did not like it. Ibn
‘Abbas said, “It seems that you thought ill of it but no doubt it was done by one who was better
than I (i.e. the Prophet). It (the prayer) is a strict order and I disliked to bring you out.”
Ibn ‘Abbas narrated the same as above but he said, “I did not like you to make you
sinful (in refraining from coming to the mosque) and to come (to the mosque) covered
with mud up to the knees.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 638
Narated By Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri: A cloud came and it rained till the roof started leaking and in
those days the roof used to be of the branches of date-palms. Iqama was pronounced and I saw
Allah’s Apostles prostrating in water and mud and even I saw the mark of mud on his forehead.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 639
Narated By Anas bin Sirin: I heard Anas saying, “A man from Ansar said to the Prophet, ‘I
cannot pray with you (in congregation).’ He was a very fat man and he prepared a meal for the
Prophet and invited him to his house. He spread out a mat for the Prophet, and washed one of
its sides with water, and the Prophet prayed two Rakat on it.” A man from the family of Al-Jaruid
asked, “Did the Prophet used to pray the Duha (forenoon) prayer?” Anas said, “I did not see him
praying the Duha prayer except on that day.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 640
Narated By ‘Aisha: The Prophet said, “If supper is served, and Iqama is pronounced one
should start with the supper.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 641
Narated By Anas bin Malik: Allah’s Apostle said, “If the supper is served start having it before
praying the Maghrib prayer and do not be hasty in finishing it.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 642
Narated By Nafi’: Ibn ‘Umar said, “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘If the supper is served for anyone of
you and the Iqama is pronounced, start with the supper and don’t be in haste (and carry on
eating) till you finish it.” If food was served for Ibn ‘Umar and Iqama was pronounced, he never
came to the prayer till he finished it (i.e. food) in spite of the fact that he heard the recitation (of
the Qur’an) by the Imam (in the prayer). Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet said, “If anyone of you
is having his meals, he should not hurry up till he is; satisfied even if the prayer has been
started.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 643
Narated By Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Umaiya: My father said, “I saw Allah’s Apostle eating a piece
of meat from the shoulder of a sheep and he was called for the prayer. He stood up, put down
the knife and prayed but did not perform ablutilon.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 644
Narated By Al-Aswad: That he asked ‘Aisha “What did the Prophet use to do in his house?”
She replied, “He used to keep himself busy serving his family and when it was the time for
prayer he would go for it.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 645
Narated By Aiyub: Abu Qilaba said, “Malik bin Huwairith came to this Mosque of ours and said,
‘I pray in front of you and my aim is not to lead the prayer but to show you the way in which the
Prophet used to pray.’ ” I asked Abu Qilaba,”How did he use to pray?’ ” He replied, “(The
Prophet used to pray) like this Sheikh of ours and the Sheikh used to sit for a while after the
prostration, before getting up after the first Rak’a.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 646
Narated By Abu Musa: “The Prophet became sick and when his disease became aggravated,
he said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” ‘Aisha said, “He is a soft-hearted man and would not
be able to lead the prayer in your place.” The Prophet said again, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the
people in prayer.” She repeated the same reply but he said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in
prayer. You are the companions of Joseph.” So the messenger went to Abu Bakr (with that
order) and he led the people in prayer in the lifetime of the Prophet.Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 647
Narated By ‘Aisha: The mother of the believers: Allah’s Apostle in his illness said, “Tell Abu
Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” I said to him, “If Abu Bakr stands in your place, the people
would not hear him owing to his (excessive) weeping. So please order ‘Umar to lead the
prayer.” ‘Aisha added I said to Hafsa, “Say to him: If Abu Bakr should lead the people in the
prayer in your place, the people would not be able to hear him owing to his weeping; so please,
order ‘Umar to lead the prayer.” Hafsa did so but Allah’s Apostle said, “Keep quiet! You are
verily the Companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer. ” Hafsa said to
‘Aisha, “I never got anything good from you.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 648
Narated By Az-Zuhn: Anas bin Malik Al-Ansari, told me, “Abu Bakr used to lead the people in
prayer during the fatal illness of the Prophet till it was Monday. When the people aligned (in
rows) for the prayer the Prophet lifted the curtain of his house and started looking at us and was
standing at that time. His face was (glittering) like a page of the Qur’an and he smiled cheerfully.
We were about to be put to trial for the pleasure of seeing the Prophet, Abu Bakr retreated to
join the row as he thought that the Prophet would lead the prayer. The Prophet beckoned us to
complete the prayer and he let the curtain fall. On the same day he died.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 649
Narated By Anas: The Prophet did not come out for three days. The people stood for the
prayer and Abu Bakr went ahead to lead the prayer. (In the meantime) the Prophet caught hold
of the curtain and lifted it. When the face of the Prophet appeared we had never seen a scene
more pleasing than the face of the Prophet as it appeared then. The Prophet beckoned to Abu
Bakr to lead the people in the prayer and then let the curtain fall. We did not see him (again) till
he died.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 650
Narated By Hamza bin ‘Abdullah: My father said, “When Allah’s Apostle became seriously ill,
he was told about the prayer. He said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.’ ‘Aisha
said, ‘Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and he would be over-powered by his weeping if he
recited the Qur’an.’ He said to them, ‘Tell him (Abu Bakr) to lead the prayer. The same reply
was given to him. He said again, ‘Tell him to lead the prayer. You (women) are the companions
of Joseph.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 651
Narated By ‘Urwa’s father: ‘Aisha said, “Allah’s Apostle ordered Abu Bakr to lead the people in
the prayer during his illness and so he led them in prayer.” ‘Urwa, a sub narrator, added, “Allah’s
Apostle felt a bit relieved and came out and Abu Bakr was leading the people. When Abu Bakr
saw the Prophet he retreated but the Prophet beckoned him to remain there. Allah’s Apostle sat
beside Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr was following the prayer of Allah’s Apostle and the people were
following the prayer of Abu Bakr.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 652
Narated By Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi: Allah’s Apostle went to establish peace among Bani ‘Amr
bin ‘Auf. In the meantime the time of prayer was due and the Mu’adh-dhin went to Abu Bakr and
said, “Will you lead the prayer, so that I may pronounce the Iqama?” Abu Bakr replied in the
affirmative and led the prayer. Allah’s Apostle came while the people were still praying and he
entered the rows of the praying people till he stood in the (first row). The people clapped their
hands. Abu Bakr never glanced sideways in his prayer but when the people continued clapping,
Abu Bakr looked and saw Allah’s Apostle. Allah’s Apostle beckoned him to stay at his place.
Abu Bakr raised his hands and thanked Allah for that order of Allah’s Apostle and then he
retreated till he reached the first row. Allah’s Apostle went forward and led the prayer. When
Allah’s Apostle finished the prayer, he said, “O Abu Bakr! What prevented you from staying
when I ordered you to do so?”
Abu Bakr replied, “How can Ibn Abi Quhafa (Abu Bakr) dare to lead the prayer in the
presence of Allah’s Apostle?” Then Allah’s Apostle said, “Why did you clap so much? If
something happens to anyone during his prayer he should say Subhan Allah. If he says
so he will be attended to, for clapping is for women.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 653
Narated By Malik bin Huwairth: We went to the Prophet and we were all young men and
stayed with him for about twenty nights. The Prophet was very merciful. He said, “When you
return home, impart religious teachings to your families and tell them to offer perfectly such and
such a prayer at such and such a time and such and such a prayer at such and such a time.
And al the time of the prayer one of you should pronounce the Adhan and the oldest of you
should lead the prayer.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 654
Narated By Itban bin Malik Al-Ansari: The Prophet (came to my house and) asked permission
for entering and I allowed him. He asked, “Where do you like me to pray in your house?” Ipointed to a place which I liked. He stood up for prayer and we aligned behind him and he
finished the prayer with Taslim and we did the same.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 655
Narated By ‘Ubaid-Ullah Ibn ‘Abdullah bin ‘Utba: I went to ‘Aisha and asked her to describe
to me the illness of Allah’s Apostle. ‘Aisha said, “Yes. The Prophet became seriously ill and
asked whether the people had prayed. We replied, ‘No. O Allah’s Apostle! They are waiting for
you.’ He added, ‘Put water for me in a trough.” ‘Aisha added, “We did so. He took a bath and
tried to get up but fainted. When he recovered, he again asked whether the people had prayed.
We said, ‘No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle,’ He again said, ‘Put water in a trough
for me.’ He sat down and took a bath and tried to get up but fainted again. Then he recovered
and said, ‘Have the people prayed?’ We replied, ‘No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s
Apostle.’ He said, ‘Put water for me in the trough.’ Then he sat down and washed himself and
tried to get up but he fainted. When he recovered, he asked, ‘Have the people prayed?’ We
said, ‘No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle! The people were in the mosque waiting for
the Prophet for the ‘Isha prayer. The Prophet sent for Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.
The messenger went to Abu Bakr and said, ‘Allah’s Apostle orders you to lead the people in the
prayer.’ Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man, so he asked ‘Umar to lead the prayer but ‘Umar
replied, ‘You are more rightful.’ So Abu Bakr led the prayer in those days. When the Prophet felt
a bit better, he came out for the Zuhr prayer with the help of two persons one of whom was Al-
‘Abbas. while Abu Bakr was leading the people in the prayer. When Abu Bakr saw him he
wanted to retreat but the Prophet beckoned him not to do so and asked them to make him sit
beside Abu Bakr and they did so. Abu Bakr was following the Prophet (in the prayer) and the
people were following Abu Bakr. The Prophet (prayed) sitting.”
‘Ubaid-Ullah added “I went to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas and asked him, Shall I tell you what
‘Aisha has told me about the fatal illness of the Prophet?’ Ibn ‘Abbas said, ‘Go ahead. I
told him her narration and he did not deny anything of it but asked whether ‘Aisha told
me the name of the second person (who helped the Prophet) along with Al-Abbas. I
said. ‘No.’ He said, ‘He was ‘Ali (Ibn Abi Talib).
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 11. CALL TO PRAYERS (ADHAAN)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith Number 656
Narated By ‘Aisha: The mother of the believers: Allah’s Apostle during his illness prayed at his
house while sitting whereas some people prayed behind him standing. The Prophet beckoned
them to sit down. On completion of the prayer, he said, ‘The Imam is to be followed: bow when
he bows, raise up your heads (stand erect) when he raises his head and when he says, ‘Sami
a-l-lahu liman-hamida ‘ (Allah heard those who sent praises to Him) say then ‘Rabbana wa laka-
l-hamd’ (O our Lord! All the praises are for You), and if he prays sitting then pray sitting.”
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